INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Teacher. Caregiver. Volunteer. Mother. Wife. Grandma. Mary M. Costello, nee McTigue, fully embraced a life of service in every way before she passed abruptly following a battle with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer. Mary was born on May 15, 1941 on the South Side of Chicago to parents Bridget (nee Harrington) and Michael McTigue, who both hailed from Ireland – a heritage Mary embraced. She and her mom shared a unique bond forged in adversity: Her Chicago police officer father died of a heart attack when she was a child. Mary attended St. Cajetan School before moving on to Academy of Our Lady, also known as Longwood Academy. A star student, she pursued an undergraduate degree in English at Mundelein College before earning her master’s degree in education from Loyola University Chicago, where she proudly recalled that her advisors included the legendary Sister Jean. Through it all, she developed friendships with classmates that would last a lifetime. After college, Mary embarked on a career as an elementary school teacher in Worth and Dolton, Ill., where her focus was first grade. During that time, she met the love of her life, John “Jack” Costello, and the two married in 1974. When the couple welcomed son Brian in 1976, Mary retired from the school district while shifting her teaching focus to a single pupil: her son, whom she served as a valuable tutor throughout life. Mary was known in her newfound home of Elmhurst, Ill., as a volunteer for District 205, where she brought her years of experience in the classroom to bear to help on a range of projects and programs. If a bulletin board needed seasonal decoration, or a field trip needed chaperoning, she was the first to raise her hand. She enjoyed great comradery with her neighbors, commemorating milestones occasions by filling each other’s front yards with flocks of plastic flamingos. In addition to her commitment to education, Mary helped Jack establish a food service company. In between it all, she excelled as a player of tennis and bridge, establishing some of her closest circles of friends. And she was a lifelong lover of the arts, supporting the Art Institute of Chicago and regularly attending concerts, plays, and opera performances. Later in life, Mary served as a caregiver to her husband, Jack, and to his sister, Eileen Mary Costello, who both predeceased her earlier this year. Mary is survived by son Brian and daughter-in-law Kristine (Kristi), and adoring grandchildren Abigail (Abbie), Beckett, Liam and Piper. Also surviving her are brothers-in-law Bernard (Blackie) and Thomas (Tom) Costello, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends. Visitation Saturday, Oct. 12, 8:00 a.m. until time of prayers 9:00 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (1/2-mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst; Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Elmhurst. Interment All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Des Plaines. Live stream of funeral Mass is available through the funeral home website. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary’s honor to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, 5526 West 13400 South, #510, Herriman, Utah 84096. For funeral information, please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com.

Rev. Michael M. Doyle, O.S.M., (Col. Lawrence J. Doyle, USAFR) died on October 2, 2024, age of 86, a solemn professed friar and priest of the Order of Friar Servants of Mary (Servites). Born May 24, 1938 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Lawrence and Anne (Sheehan) Doyle entered the Servite Order in Granville, WI in 1956. He professed solemn vows in 1962. He was ordained a priest in Rome in 1965. He served in parish and education ministries in Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin. He served in Province Leadership in various capacities. Fr. Doyle volunteered for the Hillside Fire Dept., as Chaplain in the Chicago Fire Dept, and for 25 years was an active and reserved duty Chaplain with the USAF. He retired in 1998 as Colonel. Fr. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Patrick. He is survived by his sisters Anne Marie Templin and Maureen Reynolds, nieces, nephews and grandnieces. Funeral services at Assumption Church, 323 W. Illinois St., Chicago. Visitation on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Servite section, Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fr. Doyle’s memory to the Order of Friar Servants of Mary, 3121 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas Ahern, Funeral Director. For info 708-420-2059. Obituary | Rev. Michael M. Doyle, O.S.M. of Chicago, Illinois | Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home (conboywestchesterfh.com)




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Ret, Sgt. CPD, Army veteran Michael R McComb Sr., age 80 passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. A Celebration of Life for Michael will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Andrew J McGann & Sons Funeral Home, 10727 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60655.



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Thomas P. McDonough – Retired Sergeant, C.P.D. Devoted Son of the late Coleman and Mary (nee Conroy) of Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. Passed away on October 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved Husband of Delores (Dee) (nee DeJonghe) and the late Eileen (nee Corbett). Loving Father of Colleen, Brett Benteler (Maggie), and Stefan Benteler (Melody). Proud Grandpa of Berlin and Vera Benteler, and Sofia Gomez. Cherished Brother of Teresa (Frank) Duffy, and the late Mary Ann (Joseph) Kotz, the late John (Darlene), the late Patrick (Ret. C.F.D.) (Margaret), the late Michael, and the late James (Ret. C.P.D.). Super Uncle Tommy to his Nieces and Nephews whom he adored, and a Great and Great-Great-Uncle to many. Tom brought humor and nurturing to each and every one of us, holds a special place in all of our hearts, and will be missed immensely. In lieu of flowers, donations to Shriner's Children's Hospital, St. Jude Children's Research, or Wounded Warriors Project would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday, October 13, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home, located at 625 Busse Hwy in Park Ridge. Funeral Monday, October 14, 9:30 a.m. Prayers going to Immaculate Conception for 10:00 a.m. mass. Interment Maryhill cemetery.




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Jack M. Schwarz: 99, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024, surrounded by his family. Jack proudly served in the U.S. Navy in WWII and as a member of the Chicago Police Department for 36 years. Jack was the beloved husband of the late Maria Rita (nee Rancatore); loving father of Jacqueline (Gary) Lonquist and Michael Schwarz; adored grandfather of Christina Marcinko, Jeanmarie (Trevor) Gibbons, Jack (Antonia) Lonquist Michael Riley and Marshall Schwarz; cherished great-grandfather of Rosetta Marcinko, Charlie and Chloe Gibbons, Vera and Sophia Lonquist. The family would like to thank the staff of Central Baptist Village in Norridge and the Advocate Hospice Staff for the care and support they provided. Visitation Saturday, October 12th from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:30 a.m. at Dalcamo Funeral Home. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation (cpdmemorial.org) are appreciated.

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October 17, 2024, 6:00 pm Knights of Columbus Friendship Dinner Gaelic Park 6119 W. 147th St. Oak Forest, IL.

Flier attached:

From the CPD Daily bulletin 9 Oct. 2024.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Leon N. Berry Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . 1969

DEATH NOTICES.

Passed away 21 September 2024 DURAH COBB, mother of Sergeant Aaron Cobb assigned to District 006, and Sergeant Toreno Cobb assigned to Traffic Section.

Passed away 26 September 2024 MARGARET DEL FAVERO, mother of Detective Marc Del Favero assigned to Area Two.

Passed away 02 October 2024 JOYCE JACKSON, mother of Detention Aide Frederick Jackson assigned District 003.

Passed away 03 October 2024 MARGIE NALLS, mother of Detective Terance Nalls assigned to Area Two.

Passed away 05 October 2024 RETIRED SERGEANT MICHAEL R. MCCOMB, formerly assigned to District 009.